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Old 11-04-2013, 01:29 PM
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Whoa, okay thanks guys. That kind of stuff about IRO didn't come up when I searched, only good. I haven't bought anything yet though so I will do more research.
Look at Rock Krawler. The only downfall to RK is that the LA kit doesn't not include an aftermarket cross member. One can be added though.
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I guess there's a reason IRO is the lowest priced LA kit out there. Looks like I have to increase my budget :/
You get what ya pay for.
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Go true 3/4 link. Don't do radius arms.

My Clayton arms mount the same way but are welded to the unibody and frame stiffners. They have taken a good beating on the mounts where the Johnny joints are. Need to figure out how to add a spot for an upper link...
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This is my new favorite picture of an IRO long arm set-up failure.
What exactly happened? I mean the crossmember looks tweaked but how'd it happen?
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Supposedly fell off some concrete blocks at a state fair obstacle course thing.
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I'll be the fanboy. IRO makes great products at a good price. Their Critical Path LA kit was an attempt at a new type of setup. It's bad. I love IRO, but I won't recommend that kit to anyone.

That said, I still think it's fine for most of the people here who just want their DD to be taller and comfortable on the street. Most of us (members) don't wheel nearly as often or as hard as we like to think we do.
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I'll be the fanboy. IRO makes great products at a good price. Their Critical Path LA kit was an attempt at a new type of setup. It's bad. I love IRO, but I won't recommend that kit to anyone.

That said, I still think it's fine for most of the people here who just want their DD to be taller and comfortable on the street. Most of us (members) don't wheel nearly as often or as hard as we like to think we do.
I like most other IRO products. Their track bar is fine, the bushings are kinda ****ty, or maybe they can't handle how i wheel. I wheel just about once a month, I'd say that's pretty often, and I beat on it pretty good.

I do agree with that last sentence though.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I'll be the fanboy. IRO makes great products at a good price. Their Critical Path LA kit was an attempt at a new type of setup. It's bad. I love IRO, but I won't recommend that kit to anyone.

That said, I still think it's fine for most of the people here who just want their DD to be taller and comfortable on the street. Most of us (members) don't wheel nearly as often or as hard as we like to think we do.
Wheel?! I never wheel. I just talk a lot.

lol

Really.

I don't see anything wrong with anything else that they make. I wouldn't run that LA kit in my back yard.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

I like most other IRO products. Their track bar is fine, the bushings are kinda ****ty, or maybe they can't handle how i wheel. I wheel just about once a month, I'd say that's pretty often, and I beat on it pretty good.

I do agree with that last sentence though.
Track bar, control arms, springs...all good products. Bottle opener worked great, too
And their customer service is the best experience I've had with any company, not just offroad shops.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Track bar, control arms, springs...all good products. Bottle opener worked great, too
And their customer service is the best experience I've had with any company, not just offroad shops.
BDS has a phenomenal warranty, break it we replace it.

I haven't really "broken" anything though. Just abused it and sold it lol.
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BDS has a phenomenal warranty, break it we replace it.

I haven't really "broken" anything though. Just abused it and sold it lol.
On paper, yes. Try to get them to honor it.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
On paper, yes. Try to get them to honor it.
You've have experience? People in my club and the shop that runs it here have nothing bad to say about them.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

You've have experience? People in my club and the shop that runs it here have nothing bad to say about them.
Not firsthand, but I know people who have tried.
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Not firsthand, but I know people who have tried.
Well then we both do lol.


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